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Motorola Atrix 4G Bottom Speaker Replacement

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To remove the speaker you will need to remove the battery, open the phone and remove the motherboard. Be ready to use a plastic opening tool, T5 Torx Screwdriver and a spudger.

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    • Pry the back cover off the back of the phone.

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    Spudger
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    • Insert a spudger into the small notch at the base of the battery.

    • Lift the battery out of the phone.

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    T5 Torx Screwdriver
    $5.49
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    • Remove the four 5.0 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.

    • Remove the three 5.5 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.

    • Use gentle force while unscrewing to avoid stripping the screws.

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    iFixit Opening Tool
    $1.99
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    iFixit Opening Tool
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    • Gently lift the tabs located at the top of the phone using an opening tool.

    • Gently lift the tab located at the bottom of the phone with the same tool.

    • Use an opening tool, not your fingers, because the plastic tabs are easily broken.

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    iFixit Opening Tool
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    • Insert an opening tool between the front and back of the case.

    • Slide the tool down the side of the phone.

    • Repeat the same process for the other side.

    • There should be a noticeable gap between the front and back cases. If not, repeat this step.

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    • Carefully lift the back case off the phone.

    • Do not completely separate the back case from the phone. The antenna is connected to both cases.

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    • Slide an opening tool beneath the antenna and lift straight up from the motherboard.

    • Lift straight upwards, not at an angle, to avoid damaging the socket underneath.

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    • Ease the antenna from out of its guide along the side of the phone

    • Remove the back case and the antenna from the phone.

    • The antenna is soldered to the back case. When reassembling, do not pull it with too much force.

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    Spudger
    $3.99
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    • Insert a spudger between the black plastic and the motherboard.

    • Lift upwards with the spudger to dislodge the board.

    • The motherboard should lift up easily. If the white rubber piece shifts, move it back to its original place.

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    Spudger
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    • Disconnect the press connectors using a spudger.

    • If you are unfamiliar with using connectors, consult this guide.

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    • Lift the white latch on the ZIF connector using a spudger.

    • Gently pull the black ribbon down and away from the latch.

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    • There should be five distinct parts of the phone: the back cover, the back case, the front case, the battery, and the motherboard.

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    • The speaker can be found on the bottom of the inside of the back case and is held in by glue.

    • Use a spudger or case opener tool to pry out the speaker by sliding it in the crack between the two pieces of black plastic.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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